The main city of Latvia is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful and oldest in the Baltics. Many tourists are ready to give it the high-profile title of the gastronomic capital. This is confirmed by the best restaurants in Riga, fashionable and sophisticated, democratic and expensive, modern or with a veil of centuries-old history.
The most popular among the guests of Riga are those establishments that are naturally located in the Old Town or in its immediate vicinity. Travelers tired of cultural impressions are happy to get to know the tastes and passions of Latvians. Riga restaurants are ready to present all the variety of national recipes and interesting international cuisine.
Fast and tasty
The most famous chain of Latvian fast food restaurants is Lido. Such establishments can be seen in various parts of Riga, including the Old Town. There are always a lot of people, tourists and locals, in Vermanitis, a restaurant located near the Vermanes Garden. There are Lidos both in the Old Town and in large shopping centers.
The peculiarity of such establishments is the absence of waiters, the ability for the guest himself to decide on the volume of a portion of salad or fish that he can eat. The tourist clearly has to count his strength, because a huge number of dishes are offered to choose from, ranging from simple snacks, delicious fish and meat delicacies, and ending with breathtaking dairy desserts.
East - West
There are restaurants in Riga, where exotic cuisine of individual countries is presented. Here you can spend a wonderful evening with your beloved soul mate, family, friends or colleagues. For example, chain restaurants specializing in dishes from the Land of the Rising Sun, including:
- TokioCity, a beautiful reminder of a distant capital;
- GanBei, which has occupied almost all major shopping centers;
- Kabuki, a place with real Japanese food, not theatrical props.
In such cozy places, they offer not only the popular sushi and rolls, but also more exotic dishes with names that are very strange for the European ear.
Capital of hipsters
In Riga, like in no other European city, you can find many food establishments with a distinctive or bohemian atmosphere, a creative approach to interior design. For example, Istada, where contemporary Latvian artists exhibit and sell their works on the ground floor, and on the second floor, in the so-called buffet, you can taste gastronomic creations by Martins Sirmays, a fashionable Riga chef.
Any tourist in Riga, in addition to the amazing beauty of cathedrals, churches and architectural structures, cultural and art monuments, will find many places where you can satisfy not only spiritual hunger.
